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Security Officer I
Open Date: 06/18/25
Close Date: 07/08/25
Salary: $26.86 per hour
Job Type: Regular
Location: Valley View Campus, 1001 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas
For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at recruitment@lvvwd.com.
FILING DEADLINE: The first 150 applications submitted ON or BEFORE 11:59pm, Tuesday, July 8th, 2025, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
Hours of Work: 4/10's; Shift and location site to be determined based on operational needs. Must be willing to work flexible schedule, including evenings, and grave.
The ideal candidate will possess experience in modern security practices, including the use of surveillance camera systems, alarm technologies, and the ability to conduct investigations of potentially criminal activity. The individual will be capable of confidently engaging with local law enforcement and fire officials, contributing to coordinated emergency response efforts, and will be trained to identify indicators of terrorist threats or suspicious behavior.
Proficiency in the FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) is critical. Demonstrate strong leadership qualities, including integrity, confident decision-making, a strong work ethic, and the empathy needed to foster trust and professionalism within diverse teams and community settings.
INTRODUCTION: Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation
and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The candidate hired will be required to pass a drug screening, background check and may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties in patrolling and safeguarding all District, SNWA, SNWS and Springs Preserve buildings, facilities and property against theft, vandalism, fire, illegal entry and other potential threats; utilizes a variety of electronic and other surveillance equipment in a security operations control center to monitor facilities and critical infrastructure, authenticate access to off-site facilities and dispatch security and other emergency personnel; and performs related duties as assigned.
Desired Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of
Modern security methods, techniques and procedures; basic methods, techniques, procedures and practices of criminal investigations; uses and operations of computers and automated systems as they apply to assigned areas of responsibility; safety practices, safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work; first aid and CPR; customer service practices and procedures.
Ability to
Learn and apply District policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols relating to the protection and security of District/SNWA/SNWS/Springs Preserve employees, buildings, facilities and infrastructure; learn and operate computers, automated systems and surveillance equipment with a high degree of proficiency; carry out observation and surveillance responsibilities with required vigilance and alertness to potential threats; react quickly and appropriately in emergencies and regarding suspicious situations and potential threats to people and property; exercise sound independent judgment and initiative in a wide variety of situations within established guidelines; identify and initiate effective courses of action to complete assigned responsibilities; prepare clear, concise and accurate records and reports; work effectively and courteously with all levels of management, supervisors, staff, visitors, officials of other agencies, emergency personnel and others encountered in the course of work.
Training and Experience
Skills
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent, and:
Security Officer I: Two years of responsible police, security, criminal investigation or closely related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Security Officer II - A Security Officer I may be considered for advancement to Security Officer II after demonstrating proficiency to perform the full range of duties of the higher-level class.
Proficiency criteria and the process for demonstrating performance at the levels established in the criteria are established jointly by the hiring authorities and the Director, Human Resources and are described in a separate document.
Typically, a Security Officer I is expected to be capable of meeting the proficiency criteria within a 6 to 18 month period, depending on the individual's prior experience and progression in performing the full range of Security Officer II duties described in the established criteria.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements;
A valid Nevada driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy.
A current CPR and basic first aid certificate and certificate for the use of AED equipment, issued by a District-approved agency.
Completion of the AWWA Distribution Operator Grade 1 course is required within one year of employment.
Basic Certification for OCAT and PATH from a firm providing Police Officer Standard Training (POST).
Completion of the Certified Protection Officer course provided by the International Foundation for Protection Officers is required within two years of employment.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret people and situations; learn and apply new information or skills; perform multiple concurrent tasks with constant interruptions; interact with work effectively and courteously with all levels of management, supervisors, staff, visitors, officials of other agencies, emergency personnel and others encountered in the course of work. The employee frequently is required to deal with dissatisfied or quarrelsome individuals.
